The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between…
Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to collaborate on research and development related to mineral utilisation, stressing the need to establish a robust defence industrial base to enhance national security and achieve self-sufficiency. “We cannot afford to work in…
Every September 25, Mozambique observes Armed Forces Day, also known as Revolution Day. This day commemorates the beginning of Mozambique’s War of Independence in 1964 (60 years ago), an armed conflict between the country’s guerrilla forces and colonial power Portugal. The day is marked with military parades, demonstrations, and the awarding of medals to…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held talks with his Mozambican counterpart, Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces (FADM), Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse in Maputo. The meeting took place at the Mozambican Armed Forces Headquarters on Thursday. The two military leaders acknowledged the…
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, the Chief of Joint Staff, has underscored the essential need for collaborative action in the fight against terrorism and in addressing the challenges facing Africa. He stressed the importance of unity among African nations in tackling their own issues and supporting effective leadership. During a meeting with the Japanese Deputy…
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with a high-level delegation from the Czech Republic at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. The Czech delegation, led by the Director-General, Military and Industrial Co-operation, in the country’s Ministry of…
Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Chief of Joint Staff Policy and Strategy for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the National Defence College of the Bangladesh Armed Forces War College at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya today. This significant meeting underscored the commitment of both…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with H.E. Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. They engaged in discussions on areas of mutual interest, acknowledging the long-standing bilateral co-operation between…
Uganda and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and collaboration. This follows a meeting between Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, and H.E. Hugues Chantry, Ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, which took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussion focused…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon received the new Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. Gen Kainerugaba welcomed the new ambassador to Uganda before they engaged in a private meeting to discuss bilateral co-operation…